NEW BEDFORD — The New Bedford Credit Union, 1150 Purchase St., was robbed today, police said.A man walked into the credit union about 9:30 a.m. and demanded money from the teller, according to Detective Capt. Steven Vicente, public information officer of the New Bedford Police Department.He was last seen leaving the credit union and meeting up with a second man outside the building, he said. Both suspects fled the area on foot towards Maxfield Street.No...

FAIRHAVEN — The Friends of the Millicent Library have received donations for 90 of the 100 chairs they are buying for the library’s auditorium. Chairs have been donated in memory of people who contributed much...

“American Crime” bills itself as an exploration of the complex social issues that surface when a home invasion leads to the murder of a war veteran and the brutal assault of his wife. Despite a collection of solid actors...

TIP OF THE WEEKFor teens and tweens, after school snacks can pose a bit of a problem. Many options are geared toward younger (and smaller) bellies, while others may pack too big a punch, affecting appetites for dinner. One...

NEW BEDFORD — A word to the wise — don't bring drugs to court.Dominick Alves of New Bedford learned that lesson the hard way. He ended up arrested and $254 poorer for the experience, police said.The 19-year-old...

By Shayne LooperMore Content NowDuring the 1990s, a person couldn’t turn around without bumping into the word “tolerance.” Tolerance was everywhere: tolerance for people’s sexual orientation, tolerance...